Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

A Psalm of David. A Maskil.
How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered!

King James Version

{A Psalm of David, Maschil.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Holman Bible

Davidic. A Maskil.How joyful is the one
whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered!

International Standard Version

How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

A Conservative Version

Blessed {are those (LXX/NT)} whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

American Standard Version

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.

Amplified

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven,
And whose sin is covered.

Bible in Basic English

Happy is he who has forgiveness for his wrongdoing, and whose sin is covered.

Darby Translation

{Of David. Instruction.} Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!

Julia Smith Translation

To David, wisdom. Happy the taking away of transgression, the covering of sin.

King James 2000

[A Psalm of David. A maschil.] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Happy [is] he whose transgression is taken away, whose sin is covered.

Modern King James verseion

A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

{An Instruction of David} Blessed is he, whose unrighteousness is forgiven, and whose sin is covered.

NET Bible

By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

New Heart English Bible

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

The Emphasized Bible

How happy is he whose transgression is forgiven! whose sin is pardoned!

Webster

A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

World English Bible

Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Youngs Literal Translation

By David. -- An Instruction. O the happiness of him whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Psalm 32:1

References

Images Psalm 32:1

Context Readings

A Plea For Protection

1 A Psalm of David. A Maskil.
How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered!
2 Blessed is the person whom Jehovah no longer accuses of sin and who has no deceitful thoughts.



Cross References

Psalm 85:2

You removed your people's guilt. You pardoned all their sins.

Psalm 40:4

Blessed is the man who has made Jehovah his security. He has not turned to the proud, or to those who turn aside into falsehood.

Romans 4:6-8

David also pronounces blessing on the man, to whom God counts righteousness apart from works,

Nehemiah 4:5

Do not let their wrongdoing be covered or their sin be washed away from before you: for they have made you angry before the builders.

Psalm 1:1-2

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers.

Psalm 42:1

([Sons of Korah]) As the deer desires the water brooks, so I desire you, O God.

Psalm 45:1

Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.

Psalm 52:1

([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!

Psalm 53:1

([Psalm of David]) The fool has said in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah)*. They are corrupt and have done abominable (detestable) iniquity. There are none who do good. (*Possible deliberate scribal change from YHWH to Elohim)

Psalm 55:1

([Psalm of David]) Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not hide from my plea for favor.

Psalm 84:12

O Jehovah of Hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Psalm 89:15

How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O Jehovah, they walk in the light of your countenance.

Psalm 106:3

How blessed are those who pay attention to justice, who practice righteousness at all times!

Psalm 119:1-2

Blessed are those whose way is blameless. They walk in the law of Jehovah.

Psalm 128:1

Blessed are all who reverence Jehovah and live his way.

Isaiah 1:18

Come now, let us reason together (make things right) (correct matters) between us! Says Jehovah. Though your sins are like scarlet, they will become as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they will become as white as wool.

Isaiah 43:25

I alone am the one who is going to wipe away your rebellious actions for my own sake. I will not remember your sins anymore.

Isaiah 44:22

I have swept your sins away like a cloud. Come back to me! I am the one who saves you.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed is the man who trusts in Jehovah, whose refuge and security (confidence and hope) is Jehovah.

Micah 7:18-19

Who is a God like you who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? You do not keep your anger forever, because you delight in loving-kindness (unchanging love).

Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man.

Luke 11:28

He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

Acts 13:38-39

You should know, men and brothers that it is through this man Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who obey his commandments. They have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates of the city.

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